Release Date:October 10, 2008
Writer(s): Mark Boal
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Language: English
Runtime: 131 mins
Cast
SSG William James: Jeremy Renner
Sgt. JT Sanborn: Anthony Mackie
Spc. Owen Eldridge: Brian Geraghty
SSG Matt Thompson: Guy Pearce
Review
SSG William James takes position of leader of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit stationed in Iraq. He immediately causes conflict among his unit members with his daredevil attitude towards war. This is not your typical war film. If you didn't fully understand the meaning of the word suspense watch The Hurt Locker! Every moment of this film has you on the edge of your seat. There is no need for any fancy theatrics, the simple imagery of a man walking towards a bomb in the middle of a war is enough to give you an anxiety attack. Besides all that, the characters portray varying personalities and emotions that you wouldn't expect in the field, which is quite interesting. Sgt. JT Sanborn is a straight shooter by the book kinda guy and Spc. Owen Eldridge is a young scared soldier. Whether you are for or against the war on terror, The Hurt Locker is a well done heart-wrenching film that is sure to entertain.
Favorite Quote
SSG William James: There's enough bang in there to blow us all to Jesus. If I'm gonna die, I want to die comfortable.
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